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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.73, 995.91 and 406.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.73, 995.91 and 406.96 is: 561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.73 : 995.91 = 406.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.73/995.91 = 406.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.73x = 995.91 × 406.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.73x = 405,295.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,295.53/721.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.56

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